Hello folks,
Sorry for my extremely extended absence. Work and school kept me busy, and so has waterskiing.
I started university at the beginning of January and just finished up a few weeks ago. I only took one online class just to see how things would go and so I could still work. It was a Psychology class, so lots of memorizing and stuff, not to mention a lot of sleepless nights and a lot of caffeine fuelled mornings.
At the end of March I headed to Florida for a waterski training. Best. Thing. Ever. I was nervous to go just because out of all the sit skiers there, I had the least experience, but being on the water for five consecutive days for full days allowed for some major skill improvement. What you should know is that last summer, I could not balance my ski in the water, not even when I was just sitting in the water. I was also using a beginner ski. In January, I was told that I should take the ski to the pool and try and practice balancing. Well, it paid off. I balanced that ski and in the water and since then have I abeen able to graduate to a intermediate slalom ski. I now have purchased all my own gear. A super awesome pink slalom ski, a cage that is also pink (Don't judge, I have a pink addiction, okay?!) , along with a few life vests and some ropes. I truly have found my sport. My passion. I have started eating better, drinking more water, I even booked a nutrition consult and will be heading to the gym for my first training session on Saturday. At 8am. With no coffee. This should tell something, people. I hate mornings. Saturdays are my day to sleep in. I also require coffee in the morning. Do you now understand my level of commitment to the sport? It is funny, at first I did not want to compete, I just wanted to ski just because, but now that I know I will ski independently I want to do it ALL. Seriously. I want to ski to compete. I want to travel. I want to learn all I can. Here is the other thing you should know about me. I struggle to stay committed to activities longer than like 6 months. I played guitar for four, I horseback rode for a year off and on. Waterskiing has lasted almost 2 years. That is a big deal and I don't plan on stopping anytime soon. The financial investment has been huge (notice investment, not expense), but that is okay.
Here is the thing though. I need more water time. I live in a province where I get 3 months to ski. That is it. Therefore maximizing water time is important for success. I have a job that does not allow for that. I have waterski equipment that costs a lot. You see my dilemma here, I am sure.
I am not totally feeling like myself right now. Worrying. Struggling. I will get through it, I always do.
That's all for now,
J
"He's not jaded or bitter, he's gonna leave the givin' up for the quitters."
